7-Day Itinerary: Coastal Riding

7-Day Itinerary: Coastal Riding 

This 7-day itinerary is based on the “Trip of a Lifetime” route through southwest BC experienced by one of our lucky contest winners. 

Access: Start in Powell River | End in Fraser Valley 

Total duration: 7 Days

Total distance: 385 kilometres (239 miles)

Follow this itinerary for a week-long trip exploring the iconic coastal riding destinations of the Fraser Valley, North Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, and Squamish.

Day 1: Powell River

Cruise around the Duck Lake trails for a classic cross-country ride or enjoy shuttle laps of Branch 41Check out Civil Disobedience on Mt. Mahoney for a long slog up and fun ride downDown pints at the Townsite Brewing before a good nights sleep at the Old Courthouse Inn

Day 2: Sechelt & Coast Gravity Park

Lap downhill trails at the Coast Gravity Park all dayExplore cross-country trails in West SecheltCamp overnight at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park

Day 3: Roberts Creek & Gibsons

Ride B&K trails in Roberts CreekExplore Gibson’s network of trails in SprockidsCheck out the “beer farm” of Persephone Brewing Company

Day 4-5: Squamish

Ride Rupert in the Alice Lake & Highlands areaGive some classic Squamish trails a go on Angry M into Half NelsonEnjoy brews at the local breweriesStay overnight at one of the many campground, lodges, and hotels

Day 6: North Vancouver

Book a trip with Endless Biking to get a local tour of the North ShoreRide the trails on Mount Fromme and Mount SeymourCheck out Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers and Bridge Brewing

Day 7: Fraser Valley

Check out the trails on Bear MountainSpin your wheels on Vedder MountainDon’t miss Sumas Mountain

https://vimeo.com/189217648 (404)

For more inspiration and itinerary planning for your next mountain bike trip to British Columbia, check here.